by Barbara Corregano | May 3, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank...
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by Barbara Corregano | Apr 16, 2021 | Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 24, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 22, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. 1....
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 10, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the...
by Barbara Corregano | Nov 3, 2020 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home...
